Acupuncture

A Typical Acupuncture Session

The initial consultation may take about 60 minutes. The acupuncturist will take a detailed case history to gain an understanding of your lifestyle, diet, work, and medical problems. A diagnosis is made by observing the tongue and pulse, and taking into consideration other signs and symptoms. A physical examination is carried out if appropriate.

On the basis of the diagnosis, the acupuncturist will propose a plan of treatment that might include herbal medicine, massage, exercise, nutritional or lifestyle changes. The number and frequency of acupuncture sessions will depend on the nature of the complaint and the general state of health of the patient.

Subsequent treatment sessions will take about 30 minutes. Practitioners usually see patients once a week.

Diseases Treated

The World Health Organisation recognises TCM as a viable means of treatment for a wide range of human illness.
The most commonly seen complaints are:

Infections
Cold, Flu, Viral Infections, Shingles

Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions
Sinusitis, Hay fever, Rhinitis, Tinnitus

Dermatology
Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne

Psychological
Depression, Stress, Insomnia,
Anxiety

Musculoskeletal
Arthritis, Sciatica, Back Pain, Sports
Injury, Neck Pain, Bells Palsy, Frozen
Shoulder, Tennis Elbow

Internal Disease
Asthma, Bronchitis, Blood Pressure,
Indigestion, Bowel Problems,
Diabetes, Headaches/ Migraine,
M.S., Chronic Tiredness

Genitourinary/ Gynaecology
Infertility, Impotence, Premenstrual
Syndrome, Menstrual Problems,
Menopause, Cystitis